Mana Sornjam (Thai: มานะ สอนแจ่ม; born December 7, 1965), known professionally as Manasak Sor Ploenchit (Thai: มานะศักดิ์ ส.เพลินจิต), was a Thai Muay Thai fighter. He was a two-weight Rajadamnern Stadium champion who was famous during the 1980s and 1990s.

Manasak Sor.Ploenchit
BornMana Sornjam
December 7, 1965[1]
Rayong Province, Thailand
DiedSeptember 11, 2023 (aged 57)
Native nameมานะ สอนแจ่ม
Other namesManasak Chor.Rojanachai
(มานะศักดิ์ ช.โรจนชัย)
NicknameThe King of Muay Thai
(ราชันย์มวยไทย)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
DivisionBantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Featherweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Femur)
StanceOrthodox
TeamSor.Ploenchit Gym

Biography and career

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Manasak was born in the Rayong Province where he started Muay Thai during the mid 1970s. He rapidly reached the Bangkok circuit where he had a few fights under the name Manasak Asawamongkol, he then went back to fight in eastern Thailand where he became regional champion. Manasak then joined the Sor Ploenchit camp in Bangkok under the teaching of Sathien Sathiensut and became a successful fighter.[2]

During his prime in the 1980s Manasak was known as a highly skilled fighter with a complete arsenal and some of the sharpest eyes in the ring. He beat many notable fighters of his era such as Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Saencherng Pinsinchai, Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj, Panomtuanlek Hapalang, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong or Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri.

At his peak Manasak received fight purse as high as 120,000 baht. He shortly retired in early 1986 and came back later that year.[3]

As of 1987 Manasak was a two time Rajadamnern Stadium champion and won the Thailand King's belt.[4]

After his fighting career Manasak went back to his hometown where he owns a shop with his family.

Titles & honours

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Awards

Fight record

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Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1991-07-24 Loss   Nuengsiam Kiatwichian Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1991-06-05 Draw   Nuengsiam Kiatwichian Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991- Loss   Jack Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991- Loss   Jack Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-02-20 Loss   Twaeechai Wor. Preecha Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-11-23 Win   Kyoji Saito AJKF "INSPIRING WARS 3rd" Tokyo, Japan TKO 5 2:23
1990-11-08 Loss   Nuengsiam Kiatwichian Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 4
1990-03-21 Draw   Poonsawat Wor.Singsanae Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-03-01 Win   Sombat Sor.Thanikul Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-01-29 Draw   Sombat Sor.Thanikul Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-09-27 Loss   Jack Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-08-15 Loss   Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-07-09 Loss   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj[5] Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-06-03 Win   Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong Trang Province, Thailand TKO 3
1989-05-02 Loss   Saencherng Narupai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-04-07 Win   Petchdam Lukborai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-03-06 Win   Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-12-07 Win   Sanit Wichitkriangkrai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Referee Stoppage) 4
1988-09-07 Win   Tuanthong Lukdecha Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-06-24 Loss   Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-04-08 Loss   Jomwo Chernyim Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1988-03-04 Loss   Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-11-27 Loss   Panomtuanlek Hapalang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Lumpinee Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title.
1987-10-27 Loss   Chamuekpet Hapalang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-09-22 Draw   Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri[6] Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-07-31 Win   Panomtuanlek Hapalang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1
1987-06-19 Win   Saencherng Narupai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Punches) 2
Wins the Thailand Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title.
1987-05-31 Win   Saphanphet Kiatphetnoi Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Rajadamnern Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1987-03-23 Win   Sombat Sor.Thanikul Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-02-26 Win   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-12-22 Win   Kingsaknoi Saknarin Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-11-11 Loss   Jomwo Chernyim[7] Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
1986-04-03 Loss   Jomwo Chernyim Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-02-10 Win   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-11-22 Loss   Jomwo Chernyim Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-10-24 Loss   Chamuekpet Hapalang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-09-23 Win   Jampatong Na Nontachai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-09-02 Win   Jomwo Chernyim Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-04-02 Win   Pornsaknoi Sitchang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-01-08 Win   Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-11-21 Loss   Nikhom Phetphothong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the vacant Rajadamnern Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1984-06-29 Loss   Samransak Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1984-05-10 Draw   Panmongkol Hor.Mahachai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-04-10 Win   Kongtoranee Payakaroon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-01-27 Win   Panmongkol Hor.Mahachai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-12-28 Win   Nikhom Phetphothong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
Wins the Rajadamnern Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1983-11-11 Win   Palannoi Kiatanan Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-08-26 Loss   Jakrawan Kiatsakthewan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Referee Stoppage 4
1983-06-15 Win   Sakchai Singkhiri Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-05-25 Win   Piyarat Sor Narongmit Bangkok, Thailand Referee Stoppage 3
1983-04-05 Loss   Palannoi Kiatanan Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-03-04 Loss   Jakrawan Kiatsakthewan Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-01-07 Win   Roengnarong Thairungrueng [8] Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-12-07 Win   Fonluang Luksadetmaephuangthong Bangkok, Thailand Referee Stoppage 5
1982-11-02 Win   Wanmai Phetbundit Bangkok, Thailand KO 5
1982-09-07 Win   Falikhit Sitmanathep Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1982-07-09 Loss   Sornsil Sitnoenpayom Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-06-10 Win   Chanaisuk Pattaya, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-05-19 Loss   Wanmai Phetbundit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-04-07 Win   Arthit Somsakanping Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-02-12 Win   Pungthong Fairtex Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1981-11-23 Win   Roengchai Thairungrueng Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ "Scan 123 Greateast Muay Thai Fighters of All time, page 165". 8limbsus.com.
  2. ^ ""ราชันย์มวยไทย" มานะศักดิ์ ส.เพลินจิต". facebook.com.[self-published]
  3. ^ "หลังจากประกาศแขวนนวมในปี 2529 มานะศักดิ์ ส.เพลินจิต ประกาศกลับมาอีกหน ประเดิมด้วยการแพ้น็อค จอมโว เชิญยิ้ม ในยกที่ 3 แล้วมาชนะ". facebook.com.[self-published]
  4. ^ "Magazine cover with Manasak wearing his Rajadamnern and Thailand belts". facebook.com.[self-published]
  5. ^ "Manasak Sor Ploenchit vs Sangtiennoi Sor Rungroj - Golden Era Muay Thai". youtube.com. 7 December 2020.
  6. ^ ""Fighter" magazine มานะศักดิ์ ส.เพลินจิต Vs ชาญชัย ส.ธรรมรังสี. สนามมวย เวที ลุมพินี". facebook.com.[self-published]
  7. ^ "ปกมวยสยาม ฉบับที่ 10 Muay Siam magazine 10 cover". facebook.com.[self-published]
  8. ^ "Muay Siam magazine, ยอดมวยเมืองแกลง"มานะศักดิ์ ส.เพลินจิต " (แดง) เตะซ้ายใส่...ขุนแผนแก่นนคร"เริงณรงค์ ไทยรุ่งเรือง" เต็มแข้ง โดยยกสุดท้ายต่อยได้นับแล้วคว้าชัยไปขาดลอย ในศึกวันทรงชัย เมื่อวันศุกร์ที่ 7 มกราคม 2526 ณ เวทีมวยลุมพินี". facebook.com.[self-published]